The most common malignancy of the oral cavity is______________?

Correct answer: D. Squamous cell carcinoma

  • A. Basal cell carcinoma
  • B. Transitional cell carcinoma
  • C. Melanoma
  • D. Squamous cell carcinoma

Explanation

Squamous cell carcinoma is by far the most common malignant epithelial tumour of the oral cavity, arising from the stratified squamous mucosal lining. Basal cell carcinoma is common on skin but is uncommon inside the oral cavity.

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